Lok Pal Dismisses Complainant Alleging Gender Segregation In University, Says Matter Beyond Its Jurisdiction

The Lokpal of India has dismissed a complaint filed against the Vice Chancellor of Sathyabama University, Chennai, observing that the case falls outside its jurisdiction under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.The complaint, dated October 4, 2025, had alleged that the Vice Chancellor misused his authority by enforcing gender segregation in classrooms, prohibiting male and female students...

Government Proposes Amendments To IT Rules To Mandate Labelling Of AI-Generated Content

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed amendments to the Information Technology Rules to make clear labelling of content generated through artificial intelligence mandatory. The changes also seek to enhance the accountability of major social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube, in a bid to curb the spread of deepfakes and misleading...

Punjab & Haryana Bar Council To Hold Extraordinary Meeting Over High Court's Method Of Designating Senior Advocates

The Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana will hold an extraordinary meeting on October 23 to deliberate on the method adopted by the High Court in designating Senior Advocates.The Punjab and Haryana High Court on October 20, has designated 76 lawyers as Senior Advocates, among those elevated, five are women. 210 advocates had applied for Senior designation in 2024.In a notice issued by Bar...

Kerala Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail To Congress Councillor Booked For Sexually Harassing Woman, Abetting Her Suicide

A Sessions Court in Kerala granted anticipatory bail to General Secretary of Thiruvananthapuram District Congress Committee (DCC) and councillor of Neyyattinkara municipality Jose Franklin booked in an alleged case of sexual harassment where the woman went on to commit suicide. Franklin was accused of offences under Sections 74 [Assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to outrage...

Remarks About Sikhs | 'Mere Apprehension Of Offence No Ground For FIR' : Varanasi Court Rejects Plea For FIR Against Rahul Gandhi

A Court in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi district last week dismissed an application filed under Section 173(4) BNSS seeking registration of an FIR against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for his alleged 'provocative' remarks about the Sikh community made during his US visit earlier this year. The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, MP/MLA Court, Varanasi noted...

Hyderabad Court Restrains Infringement Of Actor Chiranjeevi's Personality Rights; Says His Voice, Image & Titles Are His 'USP'

A Hyderabad Court in an interim order last month, restrained various media platforms, YouTube channels, clothing companies and other entities from using names and titles associated with former state minister and Telugu actor Chiranjeevi for commercial use, thereby protecting his personality rights. In doing so the court held that if the actor's reputation was damaged due to...

Delhi Court Rejects Bail Plea Saying It Was Too Bulky & Voluminous With 500 Pages

A Delhi POCSO Court on Friday dismissed a bail plea filed by an accused running approximately 500 pages saying that it was too voluminous and bulky. Special POCSO judge Ramesh Kumar of Karkardooma Courts said that adjudication of the bail plea is going to consume precious judicial time. The FIR was registered last year at Kalyanpuri police station. The matter was heard in-camera. As the bail...

'No Physical Evidence, Only Delayed Witness Statements': Umar Khalid Tells Court In Delhi Riots UAPA Case

Former JNU scholar Umar Khalid on Friday told a Delhi Court that the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case under UAPA is not a case of any physical evidence but involves only statements recorded by the Delhi Police months after the incident. Senior Advocate Trideep Pais made the submission on behalf of Khalid before Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai of Karkardooma Courts, while...

Committee For Sensitization Of Family Court Matters, High Court Of Judicature At Allahabad Organises Gender Sensitization Workshop

A Two Days' Workshop on “Gender Sensitization” was organized by the Committee for Sensitization of Family Court Matters, High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, on 11th and 12th October 2025 at the Judicial Training and Research Institute (JTRI), Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow. The workshop was attended by Judicial Officers posted on deputation at the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad,...

Courts Across Jurisdictions Must Uphold 'Comity Of Courts' In Cross-Border Marital Disputes Involving Children: Justice Surya Kant

Supreme Court judge, Justice Surya Kant, on Wednesday said that Courts, across jurisdictions, must uphold the principle of “comity of Courts” in cross-border marital disputes involving children.“It becomes imperative for courts across jurisdictions, in such cases, to uphold the principle of Comity of Courts—ensuring mutual respect and cooperation in adjudication—while...

Punjab Court Directs Janta Party Chief's Arrest In Forged Signature Case, Seeks Explanation From Chandigarh SHO For Obstructing Arrest

A Punjab court has directed the arrest of the Janta Party Chief in connection with a case involving the alleged forgery of MLAs' signatures to file a nomination. The court has also sought an explanation from the Station House Officer (SHO) of Chandigarh for allegedly obstructing the execution of the arrest.Punjab Police on Monday reportedly registered multiple FIRs after several Aam Aadmi...

Bengaluru Court Refuses To Discharge Actor Rajnikanth's Wife In Alleged Forgery Case, Says Prima Facie Case Made Out

A Court in Bengaluru recently rejected the discharge application filed by superstar Rajanikanth's wife, Latha Rajanikanth, accused in a criminal case involving alleged forgery in relation to the film Kochadaiiyan, by a Chennai-based advertising company.Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Jyoti Shantappa Kale, while rejecting the discharge application filed under Section 239 of the...